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Best cordless lawn mowers in the UK

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  • Best overall

    Greenworks 48V 41 cm: 440 m², two 4 Ah batteries

    Two 4 Ah batteries and a twin charger are included, so it is ready to use.

  • Best value

    Greenworks 40V 41 cm: 500 m² on two batteries

    Each battery cuts about 250 m², so you can swap and keep going.

  • Most features

    Makita DLM462PT4: 46 cm, four 5 Ah batteries

    Makita recommends it for lawns up to 1,900 m², the largest rating here.

Battery mowers now cover everything from a small terraced lawn to a large rural plot, but they are not interchangeable. Cutting width sets how many passes you make. Battery capacity, best read as watt hours (volts multiplied by amp hours), sets how much lawn you can cut per charge. Cutting height range matters if you like a longer lawn in summer, and self drive matters on slopes or with a heavy, wide deck. This guide compares battery mowers at different sizes on the facts their listings give: cutting width, battery and what comes in the box, the lawn area the maker suggests, cutting height range and whether it pushes itself. Choose by lawn area first, then by the battery platform you already own or want to build on.

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41 cm cut

No. 1 · Greenworks

Greenworks 48V 41 cm: 440 m², two 4 Ah batteries

A well-equipped all-rounder for typical UK lawns: 41 cm brushless mower with two 24 V 4 Ah batteries and a twin charger in the box.

In its favour

  • Two 4 Ah batteries and a twin charger are included, so it is ready to use.
  • Collects into a 40 L bag, mulches or side discharges, according to the listing.
  • Greenworks lists a 3 year guarantee with a 2 year battery warranty.

Good to know

  • Push only, which is more effort on a sloping lawn.
  • The 24 V batteries suit Greenworks 24 V tools only, not other brands.
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Listing title: Greenworks 48V (24V x 2) Cordless Lawnmower for Large Lawns up to 440m...

46 cm cut

No. 2 · Makita

Makita DLM462PT4: 46 cm, four 5 Ah batteries

A large steel deck mower running on two 18 V LXT batteries, supplied with four 5 Ah packs and a twin port charger for big lawns.

In its favour

  • Makita recommends it for lawns up to 1,900 m², the largest rating here.
  • Ten cutting heights from 20 to 100 mm and cut, collect or mulch modes.
  • IPX4 rated and fitted with a durable steel deck and a 60 L grass box.

Good to know

  • Heavy, with a listed weight of 39.8 kg, and it has no self drive.
  • Not compatible with Makita G-Series batteries, the listing notes.
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Listing title: Makita DLM462PT4 Twin 18V (36V) Li-ion LXT Brushless 46cm Lawnmower co...

48 cm cut

No. 3 · Hayter

Hayter Harrier 48 AD: self drive, rear roller

A self-propelled 48 cm Hayter with a two-piece rear roller and aluminium deck, running on a 60 V 8 Ah Flex-Force battery for a striped finish.

In its favour

  • Self drive and a ribbed two-piece rear roller for traction and stripes.
  • Aluminium deck with a lifetime deck warranty against cracking in normal use.
  • Trim side deck lets it cut close to borders and raised beds.

Good to know

  • The listing does not give a rated lawn area per charge.
  • Heavy at 42 kg, so storage space and lifting matter.
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Listing title: Harrier 48 AD including 8Ah Battery (60V) and 2 Amp Charger - CODE477A

41 cm cut

No. 4 · Greenworks

Greenworks 40V 41 cm: 500 m² on two batteries

A 41 cm mower with two 40 V 2 Ah batteries for lawns up to 500 m², bundled with spare trimmer line spools for Greenworks 40V strimmers.

In its favour

  • Each battery cuts about 250 m², so you can swap and keep going.
  • Large 50 L bag and a single lever height adjuster.
  • 40 V batteries fit other Greenworks 40V garden tools.

Good to know

  • 2 Ah batteries are small, so expect to swap mid-mow on larger lawns.
  • The bundled line spools are only useful if you own a Greenworks 40V strimmer.
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Listing title: Greenworks 40V Cordless Lawnmower for Lawns up to 500m², 41cm Cutting ...

About 51 cm (20.3 in) cut

No. 5 · Greenworks

Greenworks 60V 51 cm self drive with LEDs

A wide self-propelled 60 V mower with rear wheel drive, LED headlights and four modes: mulch, bag, side discharge and leaf pickup.

In its favour

  • Rear wheel drive with adjustable pace helps on slopes and in thick grass.
  • Two 4 Ah batteries and a dual port charger come in the box.
  • Four-in-one use includes a turbo leaf pickup mode, according to the listing.

Good to know

  • This appears to be a US market listing, so check the charger plug and UK warranty.
  • Rated lawn area is not given, only a 45 minute run time.
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Listing title: Greenworks 60V 21" Self-Propelled Cordless Lawn Mower, Brushless Motor...

34 cm cut

No. 6 · Husqvarna

Husqvarna Aspire LC34: 34 cm, folds for storage

A compact 18 V Husqvarna that folds flat and hangs on a wall hook, with battery and charger included for small to medium lawns.

In its favour

  • Folding parts and a wall hook make it easy to store in a small shed.
  • Uses the 18 V Power for All battery shared across many brands.
  • Six cutting heights from 30 to 70 mm with a 30 L collector.

Good to know

  • The 34 cm deck means more passes than wider mowers.
  • The listing does not state the battery capacity in Ah.
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Listing title: Husqvarna Aspire LC34-P4A Cordless Lawn Mower with 18V Battery and Cha...

33 cm cut

No. 7 · RYOBI

Ryobi OLM1833B with 5 Ah: 33 cm, EasyEdge

Ryobi's 33 cm ONE+ mower bundled with a 5 Ah battery, for small lawns and for anyone already on the ONE+ platform.

In its favour

  • EasyEdge grass combs let it cut up to the lawn edge, according to Ryobi.
  • The ONE+ battery runs over 100 Ryobi tools.
  • Folding handles and a collapsible bag store compactly.

Good to know

  • No charger in this bundle, so you need one from the ONE+ range.
  • 33 cm and 250 m² per charge limit it to smaller lawns.
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Listing title: Ryobi OLM1833B 18V ONE+ Cordless 33cm Lawnmower (Body Only) & RB18L50 ...

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